Crock Pot Indian Pudding Recipe
Description
Indian pudding is a traditional North American recipe, especially popular in New England. It is a spiced, molasses-based recipe that is similar to a bread pudding. This version of Indian pudding is cooked in a crock pot, making it easy and convenient to prepare. The slow cooking process results in a pudding that is creamy, rich, and full of flavor. The recipe is easily adaptable, and can be served with a variety of toppings like whipped cream, ice cream, or a hard sauce.
Prep Time
It takes about 15 minutes to prepare the ingredients for the Indian pudding. This includes measuring out the ingredients, mixing together the liquids, and chopping the butter into cubes.
Cook Time
The Indian pudding cooks in the crock pot for two to three hours, depending on your crock pot's settings. It is best to check the pudding after two hours, and then cook for an additional 30 minutes if it needs more time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the molasses and milk until combined.
2. Add the cornmeal, butter, spices, and salt. Whisk until all the ingredients are completely combined.
3. Grease the crock pot with butter or cooking spray. Pour the pudding mixture into the crock pot.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for two to three hours, or until the pudding has thickened.
5. Stir in the raisins, cover, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
6. Turn off the heat and let the Indian pudding cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Crock pot
- Spatula
Notes
For a more traditional flavor, you can substitute the molasses for maple syrup or honey. If you want a richer flavor, add some dark brown sugar to the pudding mixture.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Potassium: 201 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Vitamin A: 113 IU
- Calcium: 78 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
Recipe Tips
- For a firmer texture, cook the pudding for an additional 30 minutes.
- To make a vegan version of the pudding, substitute the milk and butter with non-dairy alternatives.
- This recipe can be doubled if you want to make a larger batch.
- If the pudding is too thick, stir in a tablespoon or two of milk before serving.
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